Donley County Health Data
Donley County, Texas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.5%
State avg 19.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 23.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
61.1
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Donley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Donley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 37.7% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Donley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 15.1% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 30.2% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Donley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.9% | 51.0% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Donley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Donley County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
One in Five Donley County Residents Lacks Health Insurance
Health data brief for Donley County, Texas.
One in five residents in Donley County lacks health insurance, a rate that exceeds state and national benchmarks. Data shows an uninsured rate of 21.5%, which is higher than the Texas average of 19.8% and more than double the 10% national average. Health reporting also indicates that 20.8% of adults in the county describe their health as poor or fair, compared to a 17% national average. Life expectancy for residents is 73.3 years, which is shorter than the 74.3-year state average and the 77-year national figure. Information regarding the ratio of primary care and mental health providers is not currently available for this location according to federal clinical datasets. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Donley County, Texas
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Donley County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.